Atom E680 vs Athlon XP 2600+
Atom E680
Athlon XP 2600+
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Atom E680 is positioned at rank 952 and the Athlon XP 2600+ is on rank 1085, so the Atom E680 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Atom E680
Performance Per Dollar Athlon XP 2600+
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Atom E680 | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Tunnel Creek (2010) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Barton (2001−2004) / 130 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Atom E680 | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($10) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Atom E680 and Athlon XP 2600+
Atom E680
The Atom E680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Tunnel Creek (2010) architecture. It features 1 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA676. Thermal design power (TDP): 4 Watt. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 325 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon XP 2600+
The Athlon XP 2600+ is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Janeiro 2001 (24 years ago). It is based on the Barton (2001−2004) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 1.92 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K. Built on 130 nm process technology. Socket: A. Thermal design power (TDP): 68 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 340 points. Launch price was $23.
Processing Power
The Atom E680 packs 1 cores / 2 threads, matching the Athlon XP 2600+'s 1 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Atom E680 versus 1.92 GHz on the Athlon XP 2600+ — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Athlon XP 2600+. The Atom E680 uses the Tunnel Creek (2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Athlon XP 2600+ uses Barton (2001−2004) (130 nm). In PassMark, the Atom E680 scores 325 against the Athlon XP 2600+'s 340 — a 4.5% lead for the Athlon XP 2600+. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Atom E680 | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 1 / 2 | 1 / 1 |
| Boost Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.92 GHz+20% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB (per core) | 512K |
| Process | 45 nm-65% | 130 nm |
| Architecture | Tunnel Creek (2010) | Barton (2001−2004) |
| PassMark | 325 | 340+5% |
Memory & Platform
The Atom E680 uses the BGA676 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Athlon XP 2600+ uses A (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR2-800 on the Atom E680 versus DDR-333 on the Athlon XP 2600+ — the Atom E680 supports -202.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon XP 2600+ supports up to 4 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 1-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Atom E680) vs 0 (Athlon XP 2600+) — the Atom E680 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Intel FCBGA518 (Atom E680) and AMD Socket A (Athlon XP 2600+).
| Feature | Atom E680 | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA676 | A |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR2-800 | DDR-333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 1 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | 0 |
Advanced Features
The Atom E680 includes integrated graphics (Intel GMA 600), while the Athlon XP 2600+ requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Atom E680 | Athlon XP 2600+ |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel GMA 600 | — |
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